Standing Sock Gnome / Dowel Leg Standing Gnome / DIY Gnome / DIY Christmas Gnome for the Holidays

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This Christmas gnome is one of the most-asked about requests I get because it is a standing sock gnome with dowel legs. In this gnome tutorial, you will learn how to use a small piece of Styrofoam inside the sock to stabilize the dowels.
Psst: I'm also sharing a free pattern for the easy-to-sew booties (link below) but you do NOT need to use them. You can use boot ornaments or any of the weight-bearing gnome shoes in my pattern (link below).
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Pattern for the free winter booties: shop.rufflesandrainboots.com/...
Pattern for the gnome shoes and boots: shop.rufflesandrainboots.com/...
Find the written tutorial here: rufflesandrainboots.com/stand...
In This Tutorial:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Supplies
1:18 - Determine the Method
1:43 - Make the Legs and Shoes
3:06 - Make the Sock Gnome Body
3:45 How to Make Gnome Pants
5:47 - How to Make a Bendable Gnome Mustache
6:20 - Make a Custom Slouchy Hat
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@user-bo8nk3ot2v 7 ай бұрын

Hes so cute!

@theshadowofgod1 2 күн бұрын

Wellllll, looks like I got more use of my dowels now ^.^ now I need wood buttons for the nose

@SarahNenniDaher 2 күн бұрын

hahah You could use pompoms or stuffed fabric for the noses, too. :)

@tracyparisi5899 Жыл бұрын

Love him! Thanks for the tip on making pants! I never get them quite right

@doraparks5930 Жыл бұрын

I love love your gnome he is so cute thank you for sharing

@SarahNenniDaher Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! He's a fun one to make and if you give him a try, I'd love to see him!

@valerieelliott5800 2 жыл бұрын

Love him

@deborahrobinson1438 3 жыл бұрын

Love him!!!

@yashicaallen7828 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous 🥰

@donnadallinga7578 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to do this. Thank you for the info. He is darling.

@kaymcelderry15 3 жыл бұрын

Cute idea

@jenniferdumont9047 3 жыл бұрын

I sure will he is cute

@janethole7671 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@naomijacobs7616 3 жыл бұрын

He is absolutely adorable!

@rachaelrutherford2543 3 жыл бұрын

He’s just adorable 🥰

@cristiflanagan5316 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely on my “to do” list. He’s adorable

@craftingwithfloridagirl4679 3 жыл бұрын

He is adorable!!

@karenanderson3383 Жыл бұрын

This method making your gnome is awesome. You are explaining it so well. Thank you

@Texanita1980 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my! Boop!

@victoriafiegehen70 3 жыл бұрын

So cute,I love him.

@dawnphillips4936 3 жыл бұрын

Sarah, you are awesome. So inspirational!

@brendasidmore2731 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely want to make this. A lot of videos I've seen of gnomes with feet actually do not have legs so this one is a keeper.

@tammiecharlstonallen8153 3 жыл бұрын

Very slouchy adorable gnome boop

@kathykey1192 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! Christmas gift for my granddaughter! She will love him💕

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm so glad to hear it, Kathy. Have fun with him.

@fulviokatmarano7692 3 жыл бұрын

Adding to my weekend craft projects. How flippin cute is he!!!!!! ❤️ As always, thanks for sharing❣️

@karinasulger7829 3 жыл бұрын

awwwe hes sooo stinkin cute!!!! love him sarah!!! ty for sharing with us !!!

@charlottesilber1687 3 жыл бұрын

I love this one. so, so cute. Thanks for sharing

@theresaartino3184 3 жыл бұрын

Omg so adorable.

@louisedesrosiers5157 3 жыл бұрын

Love it😍😍😍😍

@shannonholmes5695 3 жыл бұрын

This is adorbs, I will have to check for wine sweaters. I would try this out and pinning. Thanks for sharing.

@tanyapacotti2055 3 жыл бұрын

He is so cute!! Thanks

@deannapapp2307 3 жыл бұрын

Great, as always. Thank you for showing us how to make. Have a wonderful day

@roxannhutchinson4161 3 жыл бұрын

Love! Will definitely try

@aurorahenry2078 3 жыл бұрын

I love him, I have some of the little sweaters so I can make one. Thank you for the tutorial.

@earnestinestrahan8757 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try and make it. They are so cute.

@lisamiottke8732 3 жыл бұрын

All your gnomes are adorable !!!!

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much for the sweet compliment, Lisa. And thank you for watching - I'm just so happy others love these little guys.

@hopemartin7673 3 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh, so cute and you made it look so easy, yes I will try this method of making a standing gnome, thank you

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun, Hope. It's much easier than the cardboard, in my opinion.

@milolaclover 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to give it a try !!!!! thank you

@lindak7193 2 жыл бұрын

OH YA..Sarah you are making my ever lasting list into a book!!! LOVE IT!! My poor craft room....what a disaster..LOL So as you can tell yes I love this one too to try and make...maybe,,,LOL...camping first..LOL.....you have such great Talent girlie!!

@gpav6630 3 жыл бұрын

So cute

@francisrobinson9257 3 жыл бұрын

Sooooooooo cute!!!

@ginamansfield6747 9 ай бұрын

Love him and love the ugly sweater idea! I recently found some cute elf patterned and reindeer patterned socks from Dollar Tree that I think will make an adorable Christmas gnome! 😊

@Mhs7039 3 жыл бұрын

You did it again!!! So adorable ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@michellecollet7646 3 жыл бұрын

Encore une belle réalisation Merci Michelle 🧑‍🎄

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup, Michelle. ❤

@rosemariehunt2564 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this one he is a lot easier than others I have seen

@SarahNenniDaher 2 жыл бұрын

I just put him up again this year and he's a fun one to make. I'd love to see yours when you're done, Rosemarie.

@raelenefarnell5910 3 жыл бұрын

He is so cute

@tonyaandtomvinson6653 3 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely in love with your videos you are such a joy to watch have a happy and blessed Christmas

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays and thank you so much. :)

@christinabartolotta7169 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I would I would this saint Patrick's day I will when I get out my standing no homes I'll show you how big the big babies and then you can tell me how they look please have a good evening and may your holidays be happy

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see them! Stay safe and have a great time crafting. Happy holidays.

@julielangston2789 3 жыл бұрын

So cute, thanks for sharing your project with us crafters. kind regards Jujue

@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213 3 жыл бұрын

This Gnome is so far the most awesome 👏🏻 one and seeing that he is for Christmas by his clothes you could change it up for year round by having him wear your favorite colors that you like. And just think of the possibilities if you made a female Gnome with braided hair to match the male Gnome for Christmas or year round. WOW!!! 💖💖

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

I really need to stop gluing the clothes down - this is great idea.

@craftablegoodies 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! This is my first time here. Can't wait to watch your other videos.

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Trina. Give them a watch and let me know if you have any questions about anything. I love to make these cuties (if you couldn't tell). :)

@lenoreybarra4149 3 жыл бұрын

Awww he is sooo cute love him......Lenore from Colorado😀

@dianahenderson9696 3 жыл бұрын

Great I will make one!!!💗💗💗

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, Diana. These are easy and quite a bit of fun. Thank you so much for watching!

@deborahmcmahanoharadamon1359 3 жыл бұрын

What a cute little guy. I to will try to make

@ruthjackson1641 3 жыл бұрын

I will try lol

@bricolage_en_francais 3 жыл бұрын

Your gnome is really beautiful. Me who asked myself how the body could balance on the wood dowels. A big thank you for the nice sharing. It is very generous of you. Danielle from Quebec, Canada

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you, Danielle. I do try and share tons of different ways to build the gnomes so everyone can make one based on their terms. Thank you so much for watching!

@darlapoulsen9767 3 жыл бұрын

You are AMAZING!!!!! BOOP

@nicholeseal5731 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a love button ❤️

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much, Nichole.

@bonnieshramek5958 3 жыл бұрын

Cool morning here in Exeland WI. Adorable as always yours gnomes are absolutely cute☺

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Bonnie. Thank you so much for joining me for this little gnome cutie. Stay warm!

@dianahenderson9696 3 жыл бұрын

I will definitely do that another great video thank you. Your so crafty.😁😁😁💕

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Diana.

@dawnpennell1283 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning that was adorable I have never seen a standup gnome so you have educated me on gnomes which is awesome thank you so much and have a great day merry Christmas

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I could share it, Dawn. Thank you so much for being here and watching. I hope you have a safe and happy holidays.

@designsbydawn976 3 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness girl! Absolutely 💯 adorable 🥰 I lost my mom and daughter Shih Tzu fur babies last spring within a month of each other. They were 15 and 16 years old. When pulling out Christmas decorations I came across their Christmas sweaters. This will be a perfect idea on using their sweaters in remembrance of them. Tfs and God Bless 😘🥰💜

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm sorry to hear about your losses, Dawn. You're right - what a wonderful way to memorialize them.

@designsbydawn976 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNenniDaher thank you so much Sarah 🥰💜

@trudyrobison2260 3 жыл бұрын

He is so adorable

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Trudy. He's going on our side table to bring a bit of jolly to that area.

@trudyrobison2260 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNenniDaher I made the Santa gnome but he need some work but my husband loves him

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

@@trudyrobison2260 Oh I'm so glad, Trudy. Yeah, that velvet is not easy to work with. A friend of mine used minky fabric (from Joann's) and she said it was a bit easier than velvet.

@trudyrobison2260 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNenniDaher no it's not but I did my best

@gourdhead22 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice.. love this little guy. Great video I appreciate the time and knowledge you share. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Take care ❣ 💙💜💙

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays to you, too. Stay safe and have a merry season.

@barbaraness4507 3 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely going to give this gnome method a try! I recently made a possible sitting gnome where I stitched nearly all of it by hand, never again! He’s extremely cute, but if I choose to sew one in the future I’ll use my machine. I was visiting my mom, and making it for her so I couldn’t use my machine.

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow - all by hand?! My fingers and joints would be screaming. I am actually working on another sewing pattern right now - to me, it's just so much faster and easier. Thank you for watching and for being here with me, Barbara.

@barbaraness4507 3 жыл бұрын

Sarah Nenni-Daher Thanks for your reply. It was actually my neck and back that caught the worst of me sitting in the same position for too long. I wanted it done before I left my Mom’s yet I also didn’t want to give up any time visiting with her. I sat on the couch the whole time. Anyway it’s done, and hopefully I learned my lesson. Lol

@alwayslivecreatively9069 3 жыл бұрын

I love him. Have to see if I can find the sweaters still. Most of the time I find videos too late to find items.

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

I found these at Bed, Bath, and Beyond in the kitchen section if that helps. I know Pier 1 used to have some, but our store closed. :(

@alwayslivecreatively9069 3 жыл бұрын

@L J Oh cool. Thanks for the tip.

@lindadagley5822 3 жыл бұрын

Adorable... I'm going to try it.... For being in lockdown your nails are just beautiful... Hope you're well ...xox

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda. I've had to learn to do them myself this year and well, from far away, they look decent. LOL

@lindadagley5822 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNenniDaher my daugther in law does her own too...I will start getting done again once we can all breath easy again...I'm hoping make a stand up gnome soon...been busy sold 6 large last week ..can believe my craft room is almost empty...did outside arrangements today ..we have no snow...be safe ..xox...

@aprilmadison8221 3 жыл бұрын

As usual I found a gnome I must have missed and yes I fell in love with this one too!!! Sarah even in lock down nothing stops you or are you happy to filter out your craft room?...lol

@sharlenesmith2455 3 жыл бұрын

Love, love love him!!! I think I’ll make him for my husband! (After I finish my homemade gifts for Xmas!)😇🥰

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're farther along than I am with those gifts, Sharlene. I am trying to make a large gnome for my sister (a Christmas baking chef for her kitchen) and it has been... tricky. :)

@sharlenesmith2455 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNenniDaher busy rushing day out for appointments! Well, I’ve got 2 outdoor throw pillows done, helped daughter complete 3 aprons, final touches of painting sign (wording already cut & ready to apply) beer Stein had to be returned (bad scratch/etch on inside). So once that’s replaced can etch it! But, purchased gifts for grandkids was done end of October! Hubby & mil all done! Now.... on the decking my halls! 😇🙃😆

@susanmcloughlin5082 2 жыл бұрын

Love this Sarah! Thank you ! Did you make the sweater??

@rachaelrutherford2543 3 жыл бұрын

What would you use in place of the sweaters?

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

You can make a top or use a decorative sock for the "sweater" and add arms up under the hat (rolled from sock material, with the dollar tree curlers, or any other method).

@karlaruiz3930 Жыл бұрын

What are the foam tubes you use for the arms and legs. I can,'t find them anywhere.

@SarahNenniDaher Жыл бұрын

This one doesn't use anything other than dowels, but the foam tubes used on legs and arms are usually foam hair rollers from the Dollar Tree. They are skinny bits of foam with a thin wire you can easily remove. You don't need them, however, because you can wrap a dowel or wire in fabric or batting to get the same effect. Hope that helps.

@susielesemann6665 3 жыл бұрын

He's so cute I really like him ..where did you find the sweater at ?..tyfs

@SarahNenniDaher 3 жыл бұрын

I got the sweater at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but you can use anything. 18 inch doll clothes will also work. ;)

@jamiemass1370 6 ай бұрын

How do you make your shoes

@SarahNenniDaher 6 ай бұрын

You can watch that portion of the video starting at 1 minute and 44 seconds. The free pattern that I provide is here: shop.rufflesandrainboots.com/product/winter-bootie-pattern-gnome/